Childcare Practitioner – Wirral, Metropolitan Borough of Wirral Permanent

Benefits:
* Competitive rate of pay – £12.00 per hour increasing to £13 per hour from 01 April
* Excellent CPD opportunities with access to internal, external and virtual training
* Supportive and friendly team
* Opportunity to earn bonuses across the year
* Christmas closure from 23 December to 02 January
* Additional days leave for your Birthday
* Staff discount
* Opportunities for career progression
Company Overview:
Are you looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to be part of the team in a unique and different kind of nursery?
We are looking for a level 3 qualified Childcare Practitioner to join a friendly and supportive team at an Ofsted rated 'Outstanding’ day nursery. This is a fantastic opportunity to continue and develop your childcare career within a bilingual English and Spanish setting which provides children with a unique opportunity to learn both languages and benefit from all the advantages of being in a bilingual environment (speaking Spanish is not a requirement though!)
Key Duties & Responsibilities for our Nursery Practitioner:
* Support the daily routine of the nursery
* Assist in the planning and implementing of age-appropriate activities
* Ensure all children benefit from diverse and enriching play experiences
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment for the children
* Ensure that children are kept safe and that all legislation in relation Health & Safety and Safeguarding is complied with
* Observe, support and extend each child’s learning and development and maintain the relevant paperwork
* Work in partnership with parents/carers and children’s families
* Build positive relationships with children, parents, and staff
Essential Skills and Experience Required for our Nursery Practitioner:
* A level 3 Childcare diploma (Ofsted recognised) is a requirement for this role, however consideration may be given to a strong level 2 qualified candidate
* Paediatric First Aid
* Safeguarding
* DBS
* 2 satisfactory references
Schedule: Full time Monday to Friday (part-time hours may be considered for the right candidate)
Location: CH49, Wirral